Bridal Couture

Bridal couture at Waqas Shah Official is not an off-the-rack purchase. Every dress here is cut for one bride and embellished by hand in our Lahore atelier — dabka, naqshi, zardozi and resham work, kamdani, gota and mirror work, on raw silk, jamawar, organza, tissue and net.

You choose a design, we make it to your measurements at no extra cost, and customisation is available: colour, embroidery weight, neckline, sleeve and dupatta can all be worked to suit you. Book an appointment to visit the Lahore studio or to talk through a commission.

Couture is a tier of our bridal work, not a separate category — every dress on this page also appears in Pakistani Bridal Dresses, the category page for the bride’s own dresses. For the other events, see Pakistani Mehndi Dresses, Pakistani Nikkah Dresses and Pakistani Reception Dresses.

Made to order in Lahore, with free tracked delivery worldwide.

Before you choose, our bridal lehenga guide explains how bridal silhouettes, choli cuts and dupattas differ, and how to get the fit right.

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Bridal couture FAQs

How far ahead should I order my bridal couture?

Bridal couture takes 10 to 12 weeks from order to delivery, so most brides order about three months before the barat. If your wedding is closer than that, message us on WhatsApp before ordering; some of the lighter bridal pieces in Pakistani Bridal Dresses are made in about four weeks.

Which pieces are made for the barat?

Zarafshan and Zil-e-Illahi are the traditional red barat lehengas, with gold worked through the red on Zil-e-Illahi. For a bride who would rather not wear red, Dilnashin in champagne gold and Sitara in white beige carry the same depth of handwork.

Is there bridal couture for the mehndi and walima as well?

Yes. Maha Rani, a mustard gold and blue lehenga, and Rang Rasiya, a raw silk shirt with sharara, are made for a bride's mehndi. For the walima, Jhoomar, Laila and Roshni are long open-front gowns in misty blue, mint and mauve lilac.

Can I come to the studio for my bridal fitting?

Yes. Book an appointment at 39-A MM Alam Road, Gulberg III, Lahore, to see the fabrics and handwork and have your measurements taken. If you live abroad, we take your measurements over WhatsApp and can send extra photos and video of the design.

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Very beautiful dress and amazing customer service. I was really worried about not getting my dress on time, but I'm so happy that it did come all the way to USA on time.
I just received my clothes today to Norway. I had a great experience — I always recommend Waqas Shah clothing for overseas. Great quality, perfect size, I love it. Thank you so much for a great shopping experience and great customer service.
I'm based in Bangladesh and ordered the 'Mehar un Nisa' article from Waqas Shah Official, and I must say the experience was outstanding. The dress arrived perfectly as described, featuring premium quality fabric, fine embroidery, and elegant finishing. This is one of the best Pakistani designer brands for bridal and formal wear, offering worldwide delivery. 100% satisfied.
Excellent customer service and quality product. Very responsive and sensitive to customers' nerves. It was my first time ordering from them and there was a slight delay with the tracking number and international shipping, but the issue was addressed and rectified right away. Quality of the outfit is excellent and the fitting is perfect. Will definitely be purchasing again.
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